EastEnders has been exploring a love triangle that feels surprisingly fresh, despite being a classic soap trope. The BBC soap has developed a heated situation between Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier), his troubled girlfriend Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness), and her twin brother Josh Goodwin (Joshua Vaughan). Oscar finds his heart torn between the two siblings.
Oscar, known for his promiscuity, put his wild ways behind him for Jasmine when she arrived in Walford. Her mysterious nature and reluctance to open up kept him hooked, while she secretly plotted against her birth mother, Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan). Though he threatened to end things multiple times, he always returned to her. It was clear she loved him back, but her emotional baggage prevented her from fully opening up.
After killing her father Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey), Jasmine fled and was later arrested. Alone and desperate, Oscar resumed his promiscuous ways. A chance meeting with Josh led to a night together, but neither knew the other's identity. When they discovered the truth, Oscar ended things, agreeing to keep it a secret. However, lingering looks and a sense of 'what if' made it painfully clear that their attraction remained strong.
With Jasmine's release from prison and her vengeful nature, Oscar tried to stay away from Josh while reuniting with Jasmine. Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) inadvertently complicated things by arranging for Josh to give Oscar a sensual head massage, causing Oscar to flee. Next week, Oscar finds himself caught between the twins again as they bond over a childhood game. When Jasmine learns Josh played the game with someone else, she storms off, and Josh, wracked with guilt, is comforted by Oscar.
As the tension rises, Oscar and Josh share a charged moment, but Oscar pulls away. The next day, they vow to keep their distance, though it clearly hurts both. Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) notices the tension and quizzes Oscar, who confides his feelings. At the Albert, Josh entertains a potential suitor, leaving Oscar jealous. How long can they resist their attraction? And what will happen to Oscar and Jasmine if they give in?
